The official Tumblr of the Advocacy Project, which helps marginalized communities to produce social change through partnering with advocates from the communities themselves. These are the photos taken with in these communities.Tumblr (3.0; @theadvocacyproject)http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/80ec4e16bbfc6fd6ce38c18e395048f7/tumblr_inline_mjij9xVJ2T1qz4rgp.jpg"/>A child named Joel Olupot, from Uganda, displaying a panel he created that depicts a scene from his life.</p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/45129879913http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/45129879913Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:25:03 -0400ugandahuman rightsquiltarts and crafts<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6e0cdf59d1978f6769c83012cca8d538/tumblr_mi2hvpwhU61rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a4ab53d29640d5f5800063b9fce7b957/tumblr_mi2hvpwhU61rzsiywo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ae60c7e47abfc2889c16d678b5579d75/tumblr_mi2hvpwhU61rzsiywo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/37de19a3b9d9fde021542a5f52cac671/tumblr_mi2hvpwhU61rzsiywo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/126b89092a795966aabba411c5df6767/tumblr_mi2hvpwhU61rzsiywo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><span> Handmade quilts created in 14 different countries across the world featuring the daily lives and struggles of various communities.</span></p> <p><span>The Advocacy Project’s quilt exhibition at Kean University was also featured in Sunday’s New York Times. Read here:</span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/nyregion/insights-from-survivors-of-abuse-sewn-together.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/nyregion/insights-from-survivors-of-abuse-sewn-together.html?_r=0" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/nyregion/insights-from-survivors-of-abuse-sewn-together.html?_r=0</a></a></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/42852741245http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/42852741245Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:57:25 -0500new york timesthe advocacy projectquiltsartexhibitionKean Universityhuman rightsinternational<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9fncemgwf1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Inside the Center: <br/><br/> Now equipped with rooms for legal advocates, psychiatrists and computer classes, now funding is the main struggle for success at BOSFAM’s Srebrenica Center. <br/><br/> The BOSFAM center in Srebrenica has over 70 women on its list of weavers. However, due to low funding a low sales only a handful of them are able to generate income from the center. Srebrenica remains a shell of its former self, yet BOSFAM continues to search for new ways to breathe life into this high mountain town. <br/><br/> Photo taken by: Claire Noone, Advocacy Project Peace Fellow Bosnia-Herzegovina 2012</p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30454006277http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30454006277Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:28:59 -0400bosfambosniacarpetweavingsrebrenicaremembranceadvocacyAdvocacy Projectwebshop<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9fn41xomq1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Floral decorations for Ramadan criss-cross the streets. <br/><br/> Thayer Hastings, 2012 Peace Fellow, Alternative Information Center, Beit Sahour/Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine</p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30404289902http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30404289902Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:27:51 -0400advocacyAdvocacy Projectramadanflowersdecorationscelebrationpalestineaicholiday<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9fmyu0VbF1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The BOSFAM center in Srebrenica has over 70 women on its list of weavers. However, due to low funding a low sales only a handful of them are able to generate income from the center. Srebrenica remains a shell of its former self, yet BOSFAM continues to search for new ways to breathe life into this high mountain town. <br/><br/> Photo taken by: Claire Noone, Advocacy Project Peace Fellow Bosnia-Herzegovina 2012</p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30399131335http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30399131335Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:00:47 -0400advocacyAdvocacy ProjectBosniasrebrenicabosfamweavingcarpetsproductbuywebshopsupport<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9flvomJNt1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Curious and Skeptical</p> <p>Matthew Becker, 2012 Peace Fellow, Subornogram Foundation, Sonargaon, Bangladesh </p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30394551111http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30394551111Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:29:48 -0400advocacyAdvocacy ProjectsonargaongirlssmileBangladeshplaying<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9flrkJlEd1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cages</p> <p>Thayer Hastings, 2012 Peace Fellow, Alternative Information Center, Beit Sahour/Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine</p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30390341506http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30390341506Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:55:46 -0400advocacyAdvocacy ProjectPalestinephotographyfastingbarbed wirecage<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9flp2sYf11rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Candies unsuccessfully tempt the fasting faithful.</p> <p>Thayer Hastings, 2012 Peace Fellow, Alternative Information Center, Beit Sahour/Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine</p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30386712090http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30386712090Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:27:39 -0400Advocacy ProjectadvocacyPalestinefastingcandy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9fma96dAO1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Eels! <br/><br/> Matthew Becker, 2012 Peace Fellow, Subornogram Foundation, Sonargaon, Bangladesh</p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30336391917http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/30336391917Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:58:57 -0400advocacyAdvocacy ProjectBangladesheelsriver<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8tb83P8ap1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Dale Farm child’s reflection in the water.</p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29650202421http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29650202421Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:57:15 -0400dale farmessexadvocacyAdvocacy Projectenglandreflectionwater<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8tb635gqo1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">A Dale Farm caravan at night.</p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29645809743http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29645809743Fri, 17 Aug 2012 17:59:44 -0400nightcaravandale farmgypsyadvocacyAdvocacy Project<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8tb4iUnoi1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Riot police and media look on as activists chant against the removal of Gypsies from Dale farm. </p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29641963658http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29641963658Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:57:36 -0400activistgypsiesdale farmessexenglandadvocacyAdvocacy Project<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8tb2uUgnq1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Irish Traveller, Rhianna, showing off her new dress. Dale Farm Traveller site, Essex. </p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29638355231http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29638355231Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:00:27 -0400pinkdressdale farmtravelleressexgypsyadvocacyAdvocacy Project<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8tb0vIVWv1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Appleby Horse Fair, 2010-11. An annual gathering of Gypsies and Travellers in the town of Appleby in Cumbria, England.</p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29634916513http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29634916513Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:56:25 -0400gypsytravellerapplebycumbriaenglandhorsehorse fair<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8tayxeWWJ1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">An activist poses with a cross outside the burning caravan, set on fire as riot police surrounded residents and activists. </p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29631627435http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29631627435Fri, 17 Aug 2012 13:42:36 -0400crosscaravanfireriotburningprotestadvocacyAdvocacy Project<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8tawvdq0r1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">A caravan burns as police and bailiffs in Basildon begin the eviction from Dale Farm on October 19th 2011. Caravans were set on fire as riot police surrounded the residents and activist. </p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29628520050http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29628520050Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:55:06 -0400dale farmcaravanevictionessexenglandprotestadvocacyAdvocacy Project<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ta82wEwE1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Boy looks out over the Meghna River, Sonargaon, Bangladesh</p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29572656097http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29572656097Thu, 16 Aug 2012 17:05:51 -0400boyrivermeghnasonargaonbangladeshadvocacyAdvocacy Project<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ta6gIiKd1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Dhaka Garment Market, Bangladesh</p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29568912531http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29568912531Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:02:49 -0400dhakamarketcolorsbangladeshadvocacyAdvocacy Project<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ta4o8FQw1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Mayadip Island Woman, Sonargaon, Bangladesh.</p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29565396711http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29565396711Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:08:32 -0400mayadip islandsonargaonbangladeshadvocacyAdvocacy Project<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8ta2orkck1rzsiywo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="p1">Mayadip boats, a way of life in Sonargaon, Bangladesh. </p></p>http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29562056962http://theadvocacyproject.tumblr.com/post/29562056962Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:06:07 -0400mayadipboatssonargaonbangladeshadvocacyAdvocacy Project